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Da Nang – most popular summer destination for RoK tourists

 Da Nang city in central Vietnam is the most popular summer vacation destination of tourists from the Republic of Korea (RoK) this year, a shift from last year’s preference for Japanese cities.

Da Lat’s pink cathedral becomes a popular attraction

Built in a style reminiscent of 17th century French Architecture, Mai Anh cathedral in Da Lat city has enticed a large number of visitors.

Cuttlefish Hotpot

 Just 92 km from Nha Trang, Dai Lanh is a district that can be easily accessed by car.

Fansipan in charming rice season

 In the last days of August and early September, the Fansipan landscape becomes a stunning natural painting with wonderful green rice steps on terrace fields that will win the heart of any visitor. 

Chinese, South Korean tourists flock to Central Vietnam

 Around 4.43 million tourists arrived in the central province of Quang Nam in the first seven months of the year, a year-on-year increase of 30.2 percent, according to the tourism sector.

Taiwan shortens visa waiver period for Vietnamese

 Taiwan plans to shorten the visa waiver for Vietnamese visitors from a 30-day stay to 14 days, starting in August.

Son Tay ancient citadel, a unique historical relic site of Hanoi

 The Son Tay citadel, 40 kilometers from the center of Hanoi, is a unique historical relic of the capital city and Vietnam’s glorious history of resisting foreign invaders.

Hanoi plan to clean Kim Nguu River

The Viet Nam Association for Urban Planning and Development wants to revive Kim Nguu River, one of the worst polluted in the city, by improving water quality in a 1.2-km section and creating a public space along the riverside.

Golden Bridge among world's 100 greatest places

 Recently, the renowned Time magazine of the US has announced its list of the world’s 100 greatest places for 2018 and Vietnam’s amazing Golden Bridge on the peak of Ba Na Hill in Da Nang city was named in the list.

Education department changes enrollment plans

Parents and students, after experiencing a confusing high-school enrollment season, have heard that the Hanoi Education and Training Department is drawing up three new enrollment plans for the next academic year.

Mekong Delta looks to promote tourism

 Localities in the western region of the Mekong Delta need to foster regional cooperation to create highly competitive tourism products, officials have said.

HCM City high up on the itinerary for early 2019

 Skyscanner, a Scotland-based travel fare aggregator, has a few hot recommendations for vacation enthusiasts around the world who have begun making travel plans for early next year.

Hanoi should show it cares for children – the country’s next generation

 VietNamNet Bridge – Like many other children living in Hanoi, Nguyen Ha Phuong, 11 years old, is often taken by her mother to the Children’s Palace in Ly Thai To Street to attend a dance class.

Ha Long Bay

 They jut out of the depths, massive rocks reminiscent of the Jurassic era, structures so huge, destructively breathtaking, the water rippling, glinting, from the suns rays over the deep green abyss.

World Championship of Viet Nam Traditional Martial Arts opens in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam beat a drum to open the second World Championship of Viet Nam Traditional Martial Arts in Hanoi on Thursday.

Da Nang to open Son Tra night market

 The Da Nang City People’s Committee has agreed to establish a “Son Tra night market” near the Rong (Dragon) Bridge in An Hai Tay ward, Son Tra district with a total investment of VND4.2 billion.

Illegal organ trade ring busted in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi’s Police Department of Criminal Investigation of Social Order has issued a decision to prosecute a criminal case regarding illegal organ trading.

Hanoi still lacks classrooms after spending US$320 million

VietNamNet Bridge - More than 22,000 new classrooms have been built in the last year, but Hanoi still lacks classrooms. Classes with 70 students still exist.

Homestay services boom in tourist destinations

Homestay services have been booming in some tourist destinations in Vietnam, pushing up local land prices.

“Pau Plau” Day Cake

 Day Cake is a popular type of cake that can be found all over Vietnam, but the Day Cake called “Pau Plau” in Lao Cai is quite a unique dish.